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RX59 KSN

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,294 mi
Last recorded120,294 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 KSN
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 120,294 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 120,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 119,420 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 118,424 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 116,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 115,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,708 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 114,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 101,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 95,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 88,728 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres worn inner and outer edge

Offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and Offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 88,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wiper smearing

Nearside and Offside rear tyres worn inner and outer edge

Offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and Offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,426 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,385 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,893 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,501 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 31,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,996 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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RX59 KSN is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,036 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX59 KSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX59 KSN is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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